Pardonable Lies
(Author) Jacqueline WinspearWhen Maisie Dobbs is called to a short meeting with Sir Cecil Lawton one summer evening in 1930, little did she realise what she was getting herself into. For Sir Cecil sets her a seemingly impossible challenge. She must prove that his son Ralph, a pilot in the Great War, really did die in action. Maisie's investigation takes her from the world of the English aristocracy, with its secrets and hidden scandals, to the battlefields of France. Not only must she uncover some difficult family truths, but she must also confront her own past, and the turmoil and love that she experienced as a nurse in the war. PARDONABLE LIES is a brillantly told mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. It is a wonderful sequel to MAISIE DOBBS and BIRDS OF A FEATHER, and will win Jacqueline Winspear yet more fans.
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a British-American author known for her Maisie Dobbs series, which follows the adventures of a female detective in post-World War I England. Winspear's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, rich historical detail, and a focus on character development. She has made significant contributions to the historical mystery genre by blending elements of detective fiction with a deep exploration of the human experience in times of war and social change. Her most famous work is the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series, simply titled "Maisie Dobbs," which introduced readers to the intrepid detective and set the stage for a successful and enduring series.